Vietnamese Word of the Day — 1st of Mar, 2026
xin lỗi
/sin LOI/ • verb
to apologize / excuse me
xin lỗi
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Examples
Xin lỗi, tôi đến muộn.
Excuse me, I arrived late.
Nếu tôi làm bạn buồn, xin lỗi.
If I made you upset, I'm sorry.
Xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu câu hỏi của bạn.
I'm sorry, I don't understand your question.
Synonyms
tha thứ
xin tha lỗi
Usage
Commonly used in both formal and informal settings when apologizing or seeking forgiveness in various situations.